Sports Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
Large crowds have formed at the ID Office today (27) even though all public services are on hold due to a sudden computer system failure. The Department for…
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Crime Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was detained by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (27) for trying to smuggle…
Business Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
US currency will soon feature Donald Trump's signature, marking the end of a 165-year tradition. This change means that Trump's name will officially appear on…
Crime Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids
Three people have been taken into custody for illegally storing fuel during separate operations carried out in various locations across Sri Lanka. These…
Security Israel completes wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran , says IDF
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have finished a series of attacks in central Tehran. In their statement, the IDF mentioned they focused on…
Politics Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah, a former rapper turned politician, is set to take the oath of office as Nepal's new prime minister. His election marks a significant change in…
Crime Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
Six people have lost their lives in various road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police reports. These tragic events took place yesterday (26) in…
Politics Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
The Pentagon is considering the possibility of deploying as many as 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East. This move is aimed at providing President…
Politics Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has reached the Colombo High Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He is there to take part in a current legal case.…
Politics India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
India has reduced its special excise duties on petrol and diesel as fuel prices remain unstable due to supply issues caused by the Iran war. On Thursday, the…
Politics Trump s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting president of the United States to have his signature on US banknotes, according to an announcement from the…
Crime Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets
A Sri Lankan man was arrested early today, September 26, at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for trying to smuggle 38 exotic pets into…
Politics Trump extends pause on striking Iran s energy plants by 10 days
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, March 26, that he is delaying the deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities until April 6. He…
Sports 3 Chinese nationals held for producing ketamine in Dhaka flat, smuggling to Sri Lanka
Three Chinese men have been arrested for making the illegal drug ketamine in a temporary lab inside an apartment in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and for trying to…
Business Bakery owners hold talks with Trade Minister over price hike concerns
Today (26), a meeting took place between Wasantha Samarasinghe, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Co-operative Development, and local bakery…
Crime Appeals Court orders fresh trial in ex-MP Raviraj murder, sets aside acquittals
The Appeals Court has overturned the Colombo High Court's decision that had acquitted five people, including members of the Sri Lanka Navy, in the murder case…
General US proposal to end war is one-sided , door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
A senior Iranian official stated on Thursday that Iran's first reaction to the U.S. proposal to end the war, which was sent to Pakistan, was that it was…
Business Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry
Since March 15, more than 6.2 million individuals in Sri Lanka have signed up for the National Fuel Pass system and received new QR codes. This system was…
Politics Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice
All services at the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) will be halted starting tomorrow, the 27th, until further notice. This suspension is due…
Business More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system
The Ministry of Digital Economy in Sri Lanka has reported receiving over 1,000 complaints about the misuse of fuel QR codes. These complaints involve people…
General Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry
The Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka has launched a hotline, 011 432 3389, for reporting problems related to fuel supply in the fishing industry. This…
Crime Chief of Iran s elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed- Israel
The commander of Iran's elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has reportedly been killed in a strike in southern Iran, according to an official from Israel.…
Travel Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026
Almost 700,000 tourists have come to Sri Lanka this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). From January 1 to March 22, a total…
Politics Internet blackout continues in Iran
In Iran, the government has enforced a digital blackout that has now lasted 27 days, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. They reported that…